SOG A8Chailey Common SouthSat 08 January, 2022

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Near: Chailey
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race

Results

Report

Thank you so much for coming to my event today, it was particularly nice to see so many new faces - well done for giving it a go. A big thank you to everyone who helped with parking, setting up, control collecting, road crossings, map printing, kit supply, SI team and all those other jobs that go unseen. I really enjoyed planning on this area and wanted to make the courses as technical and diverse as possible with varying terrain, leg lengths, loops, and lots of twists and turns - and a good smattering of mud. The map gives you a false sense of confidence and looking at the results I think many people were caught out at one point or another. I particularly enjoyed watching my younger brother fly past control one on the blue. Thanks again. Scarlet.

RouteGadget

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Pre event info

Fast and furious we're expecting some quick times - if you can keep your head navigating Scarlet's courses. Last chance to run on this great area for a while, so come and enjoy it at its best. The bracken is flat and the going is good!

SOG Series Info

SOGs are friendly club events where children and newcomers are very welcome. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Green and Blue courses are run or walked by any age group - you can race competitively or just enjoy the woodland.

There are two series of events - autumn and spring of approximately 8 events each. Electronic timing (SI) is used.

Help on the day always appreciated.

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Location Info

Nearest town: Chailey

Postcode: BN8 4EF *
Lat,Lng:50.97300,-0.03001
Grid Ref:
Google Map
Streetmap (OS 50k)
Bing Map (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap

* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

Chailey Heritage School. Lewes Rd, Lewes BN8 4EF

Park as directed at the school.

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There is a manned road crossing between the Parking/registration area and the start/finish. Parents are encouraged to supervise their own children at this crossing.

Public Transport

Haywards Heath train station.

Course Information

Yellow (1.1km), Orange (1.8km), Green (4.3km), Blue (5.0km).
There is a manned 1 minute timed out road crossing on Green and Blue courses.

Entry Details

Entry via RACE SIGNUP

Senior: £5.00
Non-member senior supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £2.50
Junior Chip hire: £0.50
Junior Enhanced Chip hire: £1.00

SO juniors enter for free using the special discount code. Check club website or Email the event organiser for further information.

For questions on entering via racesignup please contact the club captain.

Registration

9.45am - 10.45am

Start Times

10.00am - 11.00am. Courses close 12.30pm

Map Details

1:7,500 with 5m contours

Terrain Description

Fast open area, bracken is flat, soggy in places, running is good. Extensive path network, many smaller paths are not mapped. A patchwork of gorse, marshes, mixed woodland and numerous earth features make this a dynamic area for quick navigation combined with route choice options.
The area is shared with dog walkers and horses. Please be courteous.